Assistant​/Associate Merchant

Overview

Merchandising is the central function that sets the course for our brands’ product, ensuring all teams move in sync to deliver a beautiful, compelling, and profitable assortment. This role is based in our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio and may be placed on any of our brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, or Gilly Hicks.

• Contribute to the assortment strategy of an emerging brand, influencing decisions at every stage of the product lifecycle—from concept and product development to buying, pricing, placement, marketing, and promotions.
• Collaborate with design and product development teams to create on-trend products that fit our customers.
• Work closely with Planning and Inventory Management to drive strategies that maximize key business areas and meet financial targets for the category and overall brand.
• Serve as the expert in current selling analysis and historical selling knowledge for your department.
• Dive into customer interests and preferences by observing shopping patterns, active lifestyle behaviors, competitor activities, and feedback from stores, while monitoring media platforms.
• Identify emerging fashion trends by monitoring fashion weeks, runway shows, blogs, and aspirational brands, and interpret these ideas for our customer.
• Present to senior leadership, including slides on selling analysis, business strategies, style information, and trend ideas.

• Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• 1–4 years of merchandising or buying experience, preferably in apparel.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team‑based settings.
• Passion for the merchandising role, fashion retail, and the Abercrombie & Fitch portfolio of brands.
• Acute eye for product and trend.
• Deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to business.
• Strong presentation skills and confidence communicating with leadership.
• High comfort level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Collaborative approach to working with cross‑functional partners to achieve the brand vision.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department.

• Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off and Work From Anywhere flexibility
• Paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to community
• Merchandise discount
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (available)
• Life and Disability insurance
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to Headspace for healthy, happier lives from the inside out
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotion

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.